10 courses with the subject MED, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MED 110Orientation to Medical Assist (Fall) 1 01
This course covers the history of medicine and the role of the medical assistant in the health care setting. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, communication, attitude, behaviors, and duties in the medical environment. Upon completion, students should be able to project a positive attitude and promote the profession of medical assisting.
MED 130Administrative Office Procedures I (Fall) 1 22
This course introduces medical office administrative procedures. Topics include appointment processing, written and oral communications, medical records, pa- tient orientation, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to per- form basic administrative skills within the medical environment. 404
MED 131Administrative Office Procedures II (Fall) 1 22
This course provides medical office procedures in both economic and manage- ment skills. Topics include physical plant maintenance, equipment and supplies, liability coverage, medical economics, and introductory insurance procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to manage the economics of the medical office and supervise personnel.
This course provides instruction in clinical examining room procedures. Topics include asepsis, infection control, assisting with exams and treatment, patient education, preparation and administration of medications, EKG, vital signs, and medical emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to demon- strate competence in exam room procedures.
This course provides instruction in basic lab techniques used by the medical as- sistant. Topics include lab safety, quality control, collecting and processing speci- mens, performing selective tests, phlebotomy, screening and follow-up of test results, and OSHA/CLIA regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic lab tests/skills based on course topics.
This course is designed to expand and build upon skills presented in MED 140. Emphasis is placed on advanced exam room procedures. Upon completion, stu- dents should be able to demonstrate enhanced competence in selected exam room procedures.
This course provides the opportunity to apply clinical, laboratory, and administra- tive skills in a medical facility. Emphasis is placed on enhancing competence in clinical and administrative skills necessary for comprehensive patient care and 405
Admissions to MA Program, OST 142, OST 149, PSY 150, ACA 122
Corequisite
MED 262
MED 262Clinical Perspectives (Summer) 1 01
This course is designed to explore personal and occupational responsibilities of the practicing medical assistant. Emphasis is placed on problems encountered during externships and development of problem-solving skills. Upon comple- tion, students should be able to demonstrate courteous and diplomatic behavior when solving problems in the medical facility. MED 270 Symptomatology (Fall) 2 2 3 This course covers the study of disease symptoms and the appropriate actions taken by medical assistants in a medical facility in relation to these symptoms. Emphasis is placed on interviewing skills and appropriate triage, preparing pa- tients for procedures, and screening test results. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize how certain symptoms relate to specific diseases, recognize emergency situations, and take appropriate actions.
This course focuses on major drug groups, including their side effects, interac- tions, methods of administration, and proper documentation. Emphasis is placed on the theory of drug administration. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, spell, recognize side effects of, and document the most commonly used medications in a physician’s office.
This course introduces the basic principles of nutrition as they relate to health and disease. Topics include basic nutrients, physiology, dietary deficiencies, weight management, and therapeutic nutrition in wellness and disease. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret clinical and dietary data and provide patient counseling and education.
